Weighted Grade
A grading system where different assignments or categories contribute varying percentages toward the final course mark.
Educational Terminology
Classroom Grading & Assessment Glossary
Clear definitions of essential pedagogical, statistical, and evaluation terms for K–12 teachers and university instructors.
Formative Assessment
Low-stakes ongoing evaluations (quizzes, exit tickets, checks for understanding) used to monitor student learning and guide instruction.
Summative Assessment
Cumulative assessments (midterms, final projects, standardized tests) administered at the conclusion of an instructional unit.
Grading Rubric
A structured scoring guide outlining explicit evaluation criteria and performance level descriptors for assignments.
Grade Curve
A mathematical adjustment applied to exam scores to calibrate performance distribution or adjust for test difficulty.
Percentage Grade
A normalized 100-point score representing points earned divided by total points possible, mapping raw marks to letter grades.